Events
Syria gained independence from France towards the end of World War II(Day of Rage)
Pro-democracy protests begin in Syria.Arab Spring, a set of peaceful protest, broke out in Egypt and Tunisia15 Syrian schoolkids were arrested and tortured for anti- government graffiti, and one was killed.President Bashar al-Assad reacted to this protest and demands by shootings and murder.Start of the Syria WarSyria rebels created the Free Syrian Army (FSA) to rebel and fight in the civil warRussia and Iran sided with the Syria GovernmentThe US sided loosely with the FSA and attacked against chemical weapon used by Syria's government.Periods
Syria joined Egypt and became the United Arab RepublicSix Day War; Syria lossHafez al-Assad was president and strengthen the army with Russia aid.Bashar al-Assad, son of Hafez, took over presidencyJasmine RevolutionDamascus SpringSyrian Refugee Crisis, was a result of the civil war
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